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- Dictionaryambiguity/ˌambɪˈɡjuːɪti/
noun
- 1. the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness: "we can detect no ambiguity in this section of the Act"
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noun. unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning. synonyms: equivocalness. see more. noun. an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈæmbəˌgjʊwədi/ UK. /æmbɪˈgjuɪti/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ambiguity."
Definition of ambiguity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Ambiguity definition: doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention. See examples of AMBIGUITY used in a sentence.
a situation in which something has more than one possible meaning and may therefore cause confusion, or an example of this: We wish to remove any ambiguity concerning our demands. There are still some ambiguities in the contract. the state of being uncertain:
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.... Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
1. the possibility of interpreting an expression in two or more distinct ways. 2. an instance of this, as in the sentence they are cooking apples. 3. vagueness or uncertainty of meaning: there are several ambiguities in the situation.
Dictionary definition of ambiguity. The quality of being open to more than one interpretation. "The writer's use of ambiguity in the short story added depth and intrigue to the plot." Detailed meaning of ambiguity. It is the presence of multiple possible meanings in a word, phrase, sentence, or text.
AMBIGUITY meaning: the state of having more than one possible meaning: . Learn more.
1. If you say that there is ambiguity in something, you mean that it is unclear or confusing, or it can be understood in more than one way. [...] 2. If you say that there is an ambiguity in a situation or in someone's character, you mean that it contains several different qualities or attitudes which do not fit well together. [...] More.
adjective. open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead.
